Beyond Hopelessness: The Amplifying Role of Anger in Suicidality Risk

Using a sample of 324 undergraduates, we examined how anger moderated the relationship between hopelessness and suicidality. Our overall model was significant (p<.001). Among those expecting to experience elevated anger, increased hopelessness was associated with greater suicidality. However, among those expecting minimal anger, hopelessness and suicidality were not related.